Lead Software Developer (PYTHON / AWS)

Tech4 Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A health tech organization in Greater London is seeking a Lead Software Developer (PYTHON / AWS) to lead the development and maintenance of software. The successful candidate will work on customer-facing digital products and guide the team in best practices using modern agile methodologies. This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on the world by contributing to innovative tech solutions.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python and AWS.
• Experience with agile methodologies and modern engineering practices.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of software.
• Promote high-quality code using agile practices.
• Collaborate with QA and Product teams.

Skills

Python

AWS

Agile engineering practices

Job description

Lead Software Developer (PYTHON / AWS) - health tech - tech for good, make a positive impact on the world.

Highly successful and fast growing organisation has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Developer (PYTHON / AWS).

JOB PURPOSE

Part of the extended Technology Leadership Team, the Lead Software Developer will design, implement, and maintain publishing software, systems, and customer-facing digital products. They will provide technical supervision and guidance across the team, establishing and maintaining the development processes and working practices.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead the development and maintenance of software, in line with organisational objectives for a specific team.
• Promote the creation of high-quality code using modern agile engineering practices such as TDD, CI / CD, pair programming, continuous monitoring etc.
• Work closely with QA and Product teams. Act as an expert in a number of knowledge areas and encourage the development and sharing of knowledge within the organisation.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and act on them accordingly.
• Encourage innovation by identifying, evaluating and adoption of emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with the Head of Engineering on recruitment and on-boarding of team members.
• Identification of capability gaps and ensuring continual development of team members through mentoring and coaching.
• Work closely with Head o...